Speaking of acoustic amps

[Mikeo]

Meet the MESA Rosette™ 300 / Two:Eight Acoustic Combo.

 

You saw it here first. I think.

 

Class D Power section.

 

 

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[Freeman Keller]

Nice looking and sounding amp - thanks for the link

[Mikeo]

 

 

Introducing the new Mesa Boogie Rosette™ 300 / Two:Eight Acoustic Combo Amplifier, with 300 Watts of portable power, 2 Channels and a professional grade feature set for home, studio or stage.

 

Few can deny the intrinsic beauty of the Acoustic Instrument, especially the Acoustic Guitar. The visual beauty of the Tonewoods, the curvaceous shapes and elegant lines of body styles, and the delicate artwork of inlay all coalesce in harmonious interplay with tensioned strings to produce musical promise.

So when our friends at MESA® turned their eyes and ears toward amplifying these sounds, one thing more than any other stood out as an objective; Do No Harm. In its sincerity and perfection, there is no reason to “enhance” the sound of the acoustic guitar, or any other acoustic instrument for that matter, but rather… just reproduce it.

Unlike electric guitar amplifiers that offer a myriad of enhancements and often complete re-voicings, the acoustic instrument has all the complex harmonic content it could ever need, on-board. All that is required is the accurate reproduction of that beauty.

 

While staying true to the concept of Do No Harm, few products or companies seem to share this perspective for Acoustic Amplification. And when it comes to the electronic and mechanical components and design needed to fulfill that order, it’s easier said than done. It requires a commitment to using the absolute best components and circuit design dedicated to uncompromising accuracy, purity of sound and the lowest possible extraneous noise.

 

The new Mesa Boogie Rosette line is a dedicated acoustic instrument platform designed not just for acoustic guitars, but also for mandolin, ukulele, violin/fiddle, dulcimer, cello, upright bass and other uniquely acoustic instruments.

 

Mesa's reverence and appreciation for acoustic instruments guides the designs of the new Rosette Series products. Their commitment to produce innovative, reliable and inspiring musical instrument amplification for nearly 50 years, finally includes the incredible world of acoustic instruments. Introducing the Rosette 2x8 combo and the Rosette DI Preamp/Pedal.

 

Wattage: 300 Watts @ 4 Ohms / 150 Watts @ 8 Ohms

Power Amp Type: Light-Weight Class D Power Amp

Channels & Inputs: 2 Channels / Ch 1 = Selectable XLR w/Phantom or 1/4", Ch 2 = 1/4"

Preamp: Solid-State Preamp

EQ: Variable Hi-Pass Filter (40Hz to 200Hz), Fully Active 4-Band EQ Controls (+/- 12dB of Bass, Low-Mid, High-Mid & Treble) with Sweepable (variable) Low-Mid (150Hz-1800Hz) & High-Mid (300Hz-5000Hz) Frequency Controls

FX / Boost (solo): 3 Internal Effects Options (Chorus+Reverb, Room or Hall Reverb) with 3 Parameter Controls, Parallel FX Loop (for external FX)

Footswitchable Functions: External Switching Jacks for Channel Mutes and Internal FX Bypass (Footswitches Sold Separately)

Speaker(s) & Impedance: 2 - 8", 8 Ohm Rosette 150 Speakers & 1 - HF Dome Tweeter / Total Load = 4 Ohms

Weight: 30 lbs.

Dimensions: 13.25" H x 18" W x 12.25" D

Available Formats: 2x8 Combo

Cabinet Material: Marine Grade, Baltic Birch

Standard Finish Options (no extra cost): British Tan Bronco Vinyl with Cream & Tan Weave Jute Grille

Slip Cover: Included - Fitted Slip Cover

Extra Amp Features: Headphone Output and Auxiliary Input

 

 

 

 

Price 999.00

[Freeman Keller]

I don't know a whole lot about amps but that seems like a lot of amp for the money. particularly when you compare it to the 2 channel 200 watt Fender acoustic amp at the same price.

[DeepEnd]

Cool amp if a bit rich for my blood. I've seen Class D used in bass amps before this. Great way to get maximum Watts with minimum weight.

[Mikeo]

Also brand new for this year is the LR Baggs L Personal PA System.

It's coming soon to a dealer near you.

 

Not inexpensive at 2000 dollars, but what I see I like.

 

Here's the specs from Sweetwater's site.

 

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Synapse?adpos=1o1&creative=105593158081&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&product_id=Synapse&gclid=CjwKEAjwja_JBRD8idHpxaz0t3wSJAB4rXW5SnpVoMxw 3zM_NiUVaggocdKgrY_moe9Xr4wrdhtj3BoCt0fw_wcB

 

A true musician: someone who puts $5000 worth of gear into $500 vehicle, drives 100 miles to play a $50 gig.

 

 

I don't see a padded bag for it, but it would be nice.

 

It's pretty cool technology, so check out the video.

 

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